Mental Health Technician - Weekends

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital•Plainfield, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Mental Health Technician to join our team at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital. As a Mental Health Technician (MHT), you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from adolescents to geriatrics. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being. Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH) is a premier healthcare provider in Plainfield, IN, setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. HBH offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. At HBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions, providing the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts to ensure patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals. Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need.

Requirements

Certified Nursing or NAR required

Nice To Haves

High School Degree or equivalent preferred
Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, psychology, human services, or appropriate therapeutic discipline preferred
One year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately record vital signs
Exercise judgment in patient interactions and report changes to the RN
Follow therapeutic interventions outlined by the treatment team and provide information for development and revision
Employ crisis-intervention techniques, conduct MHT-led groups, and use facility-approved CPI techniques
Assist patients through discharge, guide in adjusting to life changes, and help with personal hygiene
Comply with policies for a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, practicing universal precautions and responding to patient care priorities